Water Quality Officer

Water Quality Officer

All Aspects Recruitment & HR Services are currently seeking an experienced Water Quality Officer for a temporary role for approx. 3 months with possible extension.

• Classification: Band 2.1 Science & Engineering
• Job Type: Temporary
• Business Unit: Water Services

Responsible for monitoring and reporting on drinking water regulatory compliance against relevant guidelines and/or licences and objectives. Under guidance, develop solutions for the short and long-term management of water quality issues in consultation with relevant government agencies, the community and industry across the Northern Territory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the routine drinking water monitoring, including liaison with samplers, internal stakeholders, air charter companies and laboratories.
• Assess, investigate and report upon the performance of drinking water treatment processes and operations in achieving regulatory compliance with Australian Drinking Water Guidelines and objectives.
• Identify and implement solutions for the short and long term management of water quality issues in consultation with the Department of Health, Environmental team, community representatives, and customers.
• Provide water quality advice and assistance to Coordinators, Senior Coordinators, Scientist, Engineers and Senior Managers.
• Participate in the on-call roster by manning the after-hours mobile phone to provide assistance to the business as required.
• Carry out duties in accordance with Power and Water's safety and environmental policy, safety principles, corporate values and behaviours.

Requirements:    

• Scientific degree or Engineering degree recognised for Professional Membership with Engineers Australia.
• Experience in water quality monitoring, guidelines, parameters, practices and procedures.
• Proven technical knowledge of water treatment systems including experience in identifying and implementing improvements to the performance of such schemes.
• High level data management and analytical skills, with a demonstrated ability to use oral and written methods to communicate technical information effectively.
• Well-developed interpersonal, oral and written communication.
• Ability to foster positive working relationships across key stakeholders and a culturally diverse range of customers.
• Proven ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
• NT drivers licence or ability to gain one upon appointment.

For more information or to apply please submit your resume to jobs@aarecruit.com.au with the subject “Water Quality Officer”